my new headlight, v2
08-10-2010, 06:02 AM
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my new headlight, v2
i had to redo the projector on the bike so i went with a no added extra setup. just your basic fxr bi xenon projector with morimoto 5000k bulb, morimoto 35w ballast and the harness. trs supplied the parts for a good price and were a pleasure to deal with. thanks to tweety for recommending them and for answering all of my questions and thanks to residentg for shipping me out a broken headlight that i had needed parts from to make mine work. and now onto the finished product 
first this is while the glue i used was setting, you can see the reflector has a piece missing but it works so theres no complaints
with the lens on
mounted to the bike
and a lo beam shot of it lighting up my backyard
first this is while the glue i used was setting, you can see the reflector has a piece missing but it works so theres no complaints
with the lens on
mounted to the bike
and a lo beam shot of it lighting up my backyard
08-10-2010, 06:59 AM
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I got one almost ready to go... 
Shipping isn't much fun, but other than that... I sell them from time to time on the Swedish forum... I'm missing a decent front glass so I'm waiting on another used one...
Shipping isn't much fun, but other than that... I sell them from time to time on the Swedish forum... I'm missing a decent front glass so I'm waiting on another used one...
08-10-2010, 11:47 AM
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Thanks guys. These are really easy to do. Hardest part is lining up the projector. Mine is a little high but in reality it lights up the road so much better and wo far I haven't been flashed or flipped off so it can't be that bad :-)
It's a good thing I wasn't naked when I took the picture. Could have been real embarrassing LOL
It's a good thing I wasn't naked when I took the picture. Could have been real embarrassing LOL
04-02-2012, 02:57 PM
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If you have to separate the stock headlight lens from the reflector, is there a seal to break? If so is this step tricky?
Maybe some posted pics from someone installing these would encourage a few less bold to jump on this upgrade.
Maybe some posted pics from someone installing these would encourage a few less bold to jump on this upgrade.
04-02-2012, 04:27 PM
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Here is the link for the most resent discussion:
https://www.superhawkforum.com/forum...version-27804/
I hate when I do that!!
04-03-2012, 05:02 PM
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I've considered an HID but I feel a headlight modulator (HID cannot run with a mofset HLM) is more important safety wise in consideration of the limited amount of night riding I do (old eyes), plus I have twin 50W halogen driving lights (DL); though I'm considering replacing them with LED units to reduce current load on the tiny 280W we have available.
I've looked at LED DL and they are getting better but maybe not worth it for the big bucks they still demand.
Markus, you know of any decent LED DL at a decent price?
I've looked at LED DL and they are getting better but maybe not worth it for the big bucks they still demand.
Markus, you know of any decent LED DL at a decent price?
04-03-2012, 05:06 PM
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I've considered an HID but I feel a headlight modulator (HID cannot run with a mofset HLM) is more important safety wise in consideration of the limited amount of night riding I do (old eyes), plus I have twin 50W halogen driving lights (DL); though I'm considering replacing them with LED units to reduce current load on the tiny 280W we have available.
I've looked at LED DL and they are getting better but maybe not worth it for the big bucks they still demand.
Markus, you know of any decent LED DL at a decent price?
I've looked at LED DL and they are getting better but maybe not worth it for the big bucks they still demand.
Markus, you know of any decent LED DL at a decent price?
right now we have a fourm deal through the retrofit source and we can get a basically drop in HID setup for 140 ish shipped, even with old eyes, you would be SEEN better, and the current draw is significantly less than the halogens, albeit not as low as LED
04-03-2012, 06:43 PM
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U apparently did not comprehend my opening sentence. I know HID have a lower current draw after ignition (actually is a bit higher during ignition) and are brighter (and thus more conspicuous than halogen) but HID will not work with a headlight modulator (which I KNOW make a motorcycle even more conspicuous than even HID).
04-04-2012, 12:32 PM
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I've considered an HID but I feel a headlight modulator (HID cannot run with a mofset HLM) is more important safety wise in consideration of the limited amount of night riding I do (old eyes), plus I have twin 50W halogen driving lights (DL); though I'm considering replacing them with LED units to reduce current load on the tiny 280W we have available.
I've looked at LED DL and they are getting better but maybe not worth it for the big bucks they still demand.
Markus, you know of any decent LED DL at a decent price?
I've looked at LED DL and they are getting better but maybe not worth it for the big bucks they still demand.
Markus, you know of any decent LED DL at a decent price?
Couldn't you hook the HLM to the DL's, and replace the headlight with a HID projector? That would both reduce the load at driving in total, and make you about as visible as would be humanly possible...
04-04-2012, 01:42 PM
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Actually, nope... I haven't looked into them... I'm happy with my HID projector... It's conspicous enough for me, and since HLM's are deemed illegal in Sweden (restricted to emergeny vehicles), it's never been an issue for me...
Couldn't you hook the HLM to the DL's, and replace the headlight with a HID projector? That would both reduce the load at driving in total, and make you about as visible as would be humanly possible...
Couldn't you hook the HLM to the DL's, and replace the headlight with a HID projector? That would both reduce the load at driving in total, and make you about as visible as would be humanly possible...
To cut down current draw I am looking at changing the rear TS/RL to amber 1157 LED []LED Lights, Bulbs & Accessories - SUPER BRIGHT LEDS (I moved the front TS/RL to the rear and ran power for the RL ) and swinging for the LED conversion [http://www.customled.com/products/fl...lushmount.htm] that fit into my LP3 front "flush mount" TS/RL.
04-04-2012, 02:28 PM
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I'd never b4 considered a HID for its conspicuity and already invested $90 in a new mosfet HLM (that also permits using your choice of wire gauge) and at least for now cannot afford to jump in on the HID group buy. As far as running the HID with the DL on the HLM reducing current load, even a 35w HID does not reduce amp draw that much over 55w halogen (3.9 vs 3.7) and with only 280w available I cannot run the dual 50w DL continuously. Now it may be possible to run the 3rd eye (position light) on the HLM but I changed the 5w OE incandescent to a LED. Now I'm not sure how a LED would react to being on a HLM and even if I went back to the incandescent, modulation of either one would probably be "lost" in the HID.
To cut down current draw I am looking at changing the rear TS/RL to amber 1157 LED []LED Lights, Bulbs & Accessories - SUPER BRIGHT LEDS (I moved the front TS/RL to the rear and ran power for the RL ) and swinging for the LED conversion [http://www.customled.com/products/fl...lushmount.htm] that fit into my LP3 front "flush mount" TS/RL.
To cut down current draw I am looking at changing the rear TS/RL to amber 1157 LED []LED Lights, Bulbs & Accessories - SUPER BRIGHT LEDS (I moved the front TS/RL to the rear and ran power for the RL ) and swinging for the LED conversion [http://www.customled.com/products/fl...lushmount.htm] that fit into my LP3 front "flush mount" TS/RL.
04-04-2012, 04:43 PM
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Also replacing my ancient NEON auxiliary brake light license plate frame with an LED unit I'm assembling from bits.
But I still will manage to run my GPS, RD, DL, heated vest & grips when feasible while keeping a close eye on my LED volt meter!
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